How to Make a Weed Killer Using Orange Oil, Vinegar and Dishwashing Detergent

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How to Make a Weed Killer Using Orange Oil, Vinegar and Dishwashing Detergent

Overview

Organic gardeners frequently seek out new recipes for herbicides. Whether they are infesting a vegetable or flower garden, weeds compete with the plants for moisture and nutrients in the soil. One of the active ingredients contained in household vinegar, acetic acid, is a natural desiccant that will dry the moisture in foliage. It is not, however, particular about which foliage it acts upon, so it is important to focus the spray of the homemade herbicide only on weeds, and not desirable vegetation.

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Victoria Hunter has been a freelance writer since 2005, providing writing services to small businesses and large corporations worldwide. She writes for Ancestry.com, GardenGuides and ProFlowers, among others. Hunter holds a Bachelor of Arts in English.